Acer palmatum, known as the Japanese Maple, is an attractive tree that was introduced from Japan in the 1820’s.

Acer palmatum is extremely common in the UK, with many different cultivars available for sale offering a wide range of attributes and features that complement the vivid autumn colour for which the species is renowned. Interestingly this Maple is the tree to which most people commonly refer when they are describing an “Acer” tree in general; it is of course one of many different species within the genus Acer.

Japanese Maples are widely planted for their beautiful leaves, which are deeply lobed and, in this instance, emerge a vivid green and turn to shades of red, orange and yellow in autumn.

This small tree produces an oval shape at maturity and is best planted in free draining soils that are both moist and rich in nutrients. Avoid planting in areas of direct, exposed sunlight or in exposed areas as this tree can suffer a little scorch or dieback, given such conditions.

Mature height: 3-7m

Mature Height

3-7m

Foliage colour

Green

Looks good in

Autumn

Soil Type

Well drained

Autumn Colour

Autumn colour

Barcham Trees are delivered using a local team of hauliers whom are well versed in transporting trees across the length and breadth of the UK. Our standard delivery is based upon sharing a delivery slot on one of our lorries and is calculated on a county by county basis.

Free delivery is granted on the following order levels:
England, orders over £2,750
Wales, orders over £3,750
Scotland, orders over £4,750

Once you have completed your order online we will phone you to schedule in your delivery. On many occasions we are able to link in your order quickly but please allow up to 15 working days from the time of order to delivery as the worst case scenario.

Please note that all of our deliveries are made on Heavy Goods Vehicles, with our smallest available lorry generally being a 10 tonne vehicle. Deliveries are made to kerbside, or nearest reasonable access point and the lorry drivers are unable to move the trees once they are onsite.

For those of you ordering Instant trees, have special requirements or access limitations, please remember that throughout this process we are only a phone call away! Our experienced team of arborists are on hand to offer advice and can be contacted Monday to Friday between 9am - 5:30pm on 01353 720 950.